Cherry Gardens Country Fire Service brigade is a part of the Sturt CFS group located in the Adelaide Hills. Professional, trained volunteers respond to fire and rescue emergencies within Cherry Gardens, Coromandel East, Dorset Vale, and Chandlers Hill; the greater Sturt CFS group area, and throughout South Australia on deployment to major fires. As well as being a fire and rescue brigade, Cherry Gardens CFS incorporates air and bomber support through Cherry Gardens airstrip, which helps service the Mount Lofty Ranges.